Springtime Guide to San Diego

Springtime in San Diego makes a colorful entrance every year as warm weather sweeps through the county and colorful flowers bloom. Check out our favorite spring time activities all over the county!

Flower Fields | Carlsbad Ranch | March 1 – May 14, 2017

At the Flower Fields of Carlsbad, California, a vibrant sea of giant ranunculus flowers transforms 50 acres of hills into rows of brilliant color. During March through May, guests can stroll past oceans of flowers and through beautiful gardens, including a miniature rose garden, fragrant sweet pea maze, a garden featuring more than 50 All American Rose Selection winners and a spectacular display of red, white and blue flowers planted in the shape of a giant American flag.

Butterfly Jungle at San Diego Zoo Safari Park | March 24-April 15

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park presents Butterfly Jungle, March 24–April 15. During this four-week celebration, guests can walk through the Park’s Hidden Jungle, an African aviary, and surround themselves with thousands of butterflies of every shape, size and color. A variety of butterfly species flutter freely throughout the Hidden Jungle along with more than 100 birds, creating a realistic rainforest environment.

Guests are encouraged to wear bright colors to attract the butterflies as they walk among exotic beauties of all colors, shapes and sizes, take photos and learn more about these winged wonders.

Meet Exciting Animals at San Diego Zoo

Celebrating 100 years this year, the San Diego Zoo is one of the area’s most-visited attractions and is perfect for all ages. Spring is a great time to visit, as the zoo welcomes new baby animals, exciting new programs, and special extra offerings.

Art Alive 2017 | San Diego Museum of Art | April 27 – 30, 2017

Spring in San Diego means Art Alive at The San Diego Museum of Art. A loved and eagerly anticipated tradition, Art Alive 2017 celebrates its 36th year and the stunning works of art on display in the Museum with more than 100 floral interpretations created by top local and national designers. This year marks the return of three-time Rotunda Designer Carlos Franco of Green Fresh Florals who will use his spectacular inventiveness to transform the John M. and Sally B. Thornton Rotunda into a FloraMorphic Sky of Colors.

Visit Petco Park

Yes, the main reason many head to Petco Park is to catch a Padres game, BUT there is much more than baseball at our downtown stadium. Several of San Diego’s tastiest restaurants and food vendors call Petco Park home, such as Cardiff Seaside Market, Phil’s BBQ, Ballast Point Brewery, and more!

Try Some of the Nation’s Best Craft Beer

By now, everyone knows San Diego is one of the best and most exciting beer cities in the country. While the beer scene is no longer solely ours, the explosion of breweries in town has resulted in a ton of beer festivals and tastings seemingly every weekend in San Diego. With the weather heating up, be sure to be on the lookout for weekend beer festivals or even just do a local tasting at one of our several local breweries, such as Ballast Point or Stone Brewery.

Most Importantly….

Spring marks the beginning of the busiest home-selling and home-buying season in San Diego. With the warmer weather, more daylight, and the motivation to get settled in a new home before the next school year begins, buyers are more likely to shop during this time of year, with home buying peaking in June.

Call me if you would like to learn more about the current inventory or market trends in your neighborhood! I am always happy to help.